Fatboy Rider Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Was given some purple hart wood scraps and have made scales for a full tang chiefs knife. It is beautiful wood. Any experience or suggestions on finish for this wood in this application. the color is unique and i would love to retain it. but the knife will reside in my kitchen and be used. thanks Walt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I think I would use Polyurathane, several coats. And don't wash it in the dishwasher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Try to use a finish that prevents UV discolouration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hale Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Thomas nailed it about the discoloration..I have taken a piece of purple heart and put a piece of masking take across it,,laid in the sun all day and when the tape is removed there is a huge difference in color....The more uv it gets, the darker it gets,,some time down the road without the right coating it is gonna look really dark. May not be a bad thing if you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy Rider Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 thanks I was leaning toward spar varnish, but will try urethane on a small piece and see how it looks. No dish washer its made out of model A leaf spring, a practice knife that survived heat treat. If it will take a good edge (meaning if i can grind a good edge) it should be a nice knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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